Rethinking the Oil Deregulation Law
Leaving procurement, allocation, and pricing entirely to market forces, without parallel state capability, exposes the country to risks it cannot control.
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Leaving procurement, allocation, and pricing entirely to market forces, without parallel state capability, exposes the country to risks it cannot control.
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The surge in fuel prices has ripples throughout the economy, disrupting supply chains, raising food prices, and squeezing the incomes of those who work…
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When the oil industry was deregulated in 1998, the unbundling of bills at the pump should have accompanied it.
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Motorists may finally catch a break at the pump — but only on gasoline. Industry data collated by the Department of Energy (DoE) shows that any expected…
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Rising fuel prices are pushing more commuters in Metro Manila to shift to bicycles and public transport, as local governments step up fuel conservation…
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‘It is an extraordinary situation, there is a lot of panic.’
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Budget airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) has assured that it can still fly and serve passengers as it has secured jet fuel until June this year, after fears that some…
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Ejercito raised concerns over alleged smuggling, hoarding and profiteering.
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The private sector has stepped in, but it cannot substitute for coherent policy from the government.
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The Constitution has zero mention of a ‘state of national energy emergency’ or any energy-specific emergency declaration.
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Hinimok ni Senador Win Gatchalian ang administrasyong Marcos na makipag-ugnayan sa Iran upang payagan ang pagdaan ng mga oil tanker na patungong Pilipinas sa…
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While travel hassles like these are unexpected, their impact can be buffered through proper preparation.
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At any rate, it now seems the emergency declaration somewhat preempted or blunted criticisms of this administration’s credibility and competence.
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The global oil crisis is no longer a distant economic forecast; it is now at the doorstep of every Filipino athlete.
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Senator Loren Legarda is considering a Bayanihan 3 Law that would grant President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. more special powers, including to temporarily waive the…
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House Committee on Justice Vice Chair Rep. Ysabel Maria Zamora assured the public that impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte will not…
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This action follows nationwide protests since mid-March, as drivers face diesel prices nearing P120/liter and gasoline over P100, eroding profits despite…
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Oil refineries are still running on the inventories before Iran was attacked — inventories normally lasting 40-60 days — but these refineries are now running…
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